SolidView PS-5008 User manual

PS-5008
4K Home Distribution Hub
User Manual

PS-5008 Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub
Preface
Read this user manual carefully before using the product. Pictures shown in this
manual is for reference only. Different models and specifications are subject to real
product.
This manual is only for operation instruction only. The functions described in this
version are updated till August 14, 2017. In the constant effort to improve our product,
we reserve the right to make functions or parameters changes without notice or
obligation. Please refer to the dealers for the latest details.
FCC Statement
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial
installation.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which
case the user at their own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture would void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

PS-5008 Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To insure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using
the device. Save this manual for further reference.
•Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for
possible future shipment
•Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury
to persons.
•Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module. It may result in electrical shock
or burn.
•
damage, deterioration or malfunction.
Using supplies or parts not meeting the products’ specifications may cause
•Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install
this product near water.
•Do not put any heavy items on the extension cable in case of extrusion.
•Do not remove the housing of the device as opening or removing housing may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
•Install the device in a place with fine ventilation to avoid damage caused by
overheat.
•Keep the module away from liquids.
•Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage.
If an object or liquid falls or spills on to the housing, unplug the module immediately.
•Do not twist or pull by force ends of the optical cable. It can cause malfunction.
•Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to
the device before cleaning.
•Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period of time.
•Information on disposal for scrapped devices: do not burn or mix with general
household waste, please treat them as normal electrical wastes.

PS-5008 Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub
Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................1
1.1 Introduction to the PS-5008 KIT.........................................................................1
1.2 Features ............................................................................................................1
1.3 Package List......................................................................................................2
2. Product Appearance ...................................................................................................3
2.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher ............................................................................3
2.2 TPHD-BYE-R HDBaseT Receiver .....................................................................4
3. System Connection.....................................................................................................6
3.1 System Applications ..........................................................................................6
3.2 Connection Diagram..........................................................................................6
3.3 Connection Procedure.......................................................................................7
3.4 Connection with HDBaseT Receiver..................................................................8
4. System Operations .....................................................................................................9
4.1 IR Control ..........................................................................................................9
IR Remote ...............................................................................................9
Force Carrier .........................................................................................10
Control Far-end Device locally...............................................................11
Control Local Device Remotely .............................................................11
4.2 RS232 Control .................................................................................................13
RS232 connection .................................................................................13
Installation/uninstallation of RS232 Control Software ............................13
Basic Settings........................................................................................13
RS232 Communication Commands ......................................................14
4.3 TCP/IP Control.................................................................................................21
Control Modes .......................................................................................21
GUI for TCP/IP control...........................................................................22
GUI Update............................................................................................26
4.4 EDID Management ..........................................................................................26
EDID learning ........................................................................................26
EDID invoking........................................................................................26

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4.5 Firmware Update via USB ...............................................................................27
5. Specification .............................................................................................................28
5.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher ..........................................................................28
5.2 TPHD-BYE-R HDBaseT Receiver ...................................................................29
6. Panel Drawing ..........................................................................................................30
6.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher ..........................................................................30
6.2 TPHD-BYE-R HDBaseT Receiver ...................................................................30
7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance ...............................................................................31
8. After-sales Service....................................................................................................33

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1. Introduction
1.1 Introduction to the PS-5008 KIT
PS-5008 KIT is a professional 4K HDBaseT Home Distribution Hub Kit, which consists
of a 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher, 3 HDBaseT Receivers and accessories.
The 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher is a professional 4x4 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher that
consist of the following inputs and outputs, 4 HDMI IN (4kx2K@60Hz signal at max), 3
IR IN, 1 IR EYE, 4 IR OUT, 3 HDBaseT OUT, 1 HDMI OUT, 1 SPDIF OUT, 1 L&R RCA
OUT, and TCP/IP, RS232 control port via phoenix connector.
The TPHD-BYE-R is an HDBaseT Receiver that consists of the following inputs and
outputs, 1 HDBaseT IN, 1 IR IN, 1 IR OUT and HDMI OUT. The receiver is powered
directly by the Matrix Switcher.
All HDMI inputs can be selected by either the front panel buttons, IR, RS 232 or GUI.
The selected source is delivered to HDBaseT zoned outputs 1~3 & HDMI Output.
The Matrix Switcher is capable of delivering 4K signals up to 40m, 1080p up to 70m
and powering the receivers via a single CAT5e cable. It is however recommended to
use good quality CAT6 cable.
The Matrix Switcher supports EDID management and is HDCP 2.2, 1.4 compliant.
Audio sources can be selected via RS232 commands and TCP/IP at the Matrix
Switcher or by 3rd Party control.
1.2 Features
•Support HDMI1.4 & HDCP2.2, and compliant with lower standards, capable to
transmit 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:2:0 & 1080p 3D.
•Support manual HDCP management and auto-detecting.
•Transmit 4Kx2K signal for 8m via HDMI port, 40m via HDBT port.
•Audio source selectable via RS232 command.
•3 HDBaseT outputs, distances up to 70m at 1080p and 40m at 4Kx2K on a single
CAT5e/6 cable can be achieved.
•The HDBaseT Receivers are powered by the matrix switcher 12VDC by PoC
technology.
•LED indicators show real-time switching status.
•Controllable via front panel, RS232, IR and TCP/IP.
•Support bi-directional IR control.

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•Built-in GUI for TCP/IP control.
•Powerful EDID management.
•Support non-volatile memory [NVM] for reliable operation.
•Support firmware upgrade through Micro USB port.
•Easy installation with rack-mounting design.
1.3 Package List
4K HDBaseT
Matrix Switcher
•1 x PS-5008 KIT 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher
•2 x Matrix Switcher Mounting Ears with 6 Screws
•4 x Matrix Switcher Trapezoidal Plastic Pads
•1 x IR Remote
•4 x IR Receivers
•4 x IR Emitters
•1 x RS232 Cable (Phoenix to 9-pin D-Sub)
•1 x Power Adapter (DC 24V 2.71A)
HDBaseT
Receivers
•
3 x TPHD-BYE-R HDBaseT Receivers
•6 x HDBaseT Receiver Mounting ears with 6 Screws
•12 x HDBaseT Receiver Round Plastic Pads
•
1 x User manual
Note: Confirm if the product and the accessories are all included, if not, please contact
with the dealers.

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2. Product Appearance
2.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher
1) Front Panel
No.
Name
Description
①
FIRMWARE Micro USB port for updating firmware
②Power Indicator •
OFF: No power;
•RED: DC power present or Standby Mode.
③INPUT selector
Indicators
Total 4 groups, and each group is set up including 4
green indicators for 4 input sources, numbered from
"1" to "4".
④Output selector
button
Total 4 output selector buttons, press the buttons to
switch input cycle for the output.
2) Rear Panel
No.
Name
Description
①HDMI
INPUTS
4 x HDMI input ports, type A female HDMI connector,
connect the Source with an HDMI cable to any of the
HDMI inputs.
②IR IN
•
3 x IR IN: Connect with IR receiver, fixed IR input
for the output, cannot be switched separately. It
makes up an IR bi-directional transmission with the
IR OUT on the corresponding HDBaseT receiver.
•1 x IR EYE: Connect with extended IR receiver, use
the IR remote to control the Matrix Switcher.
③
IR OUT(1~4)
Plug in the IR Emitter and attach to the front of the Source.
OUTPUT 1
INPUT TO
1 2 3 4
OUTPUT 2
INPUT TO
1 2 3 4
OUTPUT 3
INPUT TO
1 2 3 4
OUTPUT 4
INPUT TO
1 2 3 4
FIRMWA RE
12 3 4
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 1-HDBT
IR OUT
IR EYE
2-HDBT 4-SPDIF4-HDMI
3-HDBT L R4 DC 24VTCP/IP
RxTx
RS232
POWERCONTROLIR IN OUTPUTSINPUTS
1 2 3
4
1 2 3
1245 6
3

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This then emits the IR signal received from the HDBaseT
Receiver. There are 4 IR OUTPUT sockets marked on IR
matrix.
④OUTPUTS
•
HDBaseT: The HDBT RJ45 outputs deliver HD video,
Audio and PoC to the HDBaseT Receiver up to 70m.
•HDMI: Connect an HDMI cable from the Matrix
Switcher to the displayer.
•SPDIF: Digital audio output connects directly via an
optic fibre cable to the Toslink input on a sound bar.
•RCA (L&R): PCM Analogue audio output sockets
connect the de-embedded audio additional speakers.
⑤Control
•
TCP/IP: RJ45 port. Connect with PC for Web-based
GUI control.
•RS232: Serial port for unit control, 3-pin pluggable
terminal block, connects with control device (e.g.
PC).
⑥
DC 24V
Connect with DC24V 2.71A power adaptor.
2.2 TPHD-BYE-R HDBaseT Receiver
1) Front Panel
No. Name Description
①
HDMI OUT Connect to HDMI display.
②IR IN
Plug in the IR receiver, this will receive the IR signals from the
RCU and send through to the Matrix Switcher and then control the
desired source.
③IR OUT
Plug in the IR emitter and attached to the fornt of the display, this
will send the IR signals form the Matrix Switcher to control the
display which is connected to the HDMI OUT port.
IR IN IR OUTHDMI OUT
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2) Rear Panel
No. Name Description
①Power
Indicator
•OFF: No power;
•RED: DC power present (PoC).
②TP IN
The RJ45 socket has two LED status indicators. Plug in the Pre-
installed CAT cable in to the HDBT RJ45 socket.
•HDCP: HDCP compliant indicator
•OFF: No HDMI traffic (no picture)
•GREEN: Signals with HDCP.
•Blinking GREEN: Signal without HDCP
•LINK: HDBT Link status indicator.
•OFF: No Link
•YELLOW:Link Successful
•Blinking YELLOW: Link Error
Note: Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only, different model and
specifications are subject to real product.
TP IN
LINK HDCP
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3. System Connection
3.1 System Applications
The new PS-5008 4K Home Distribution Hub Kit is designed for the residential market
delivering HD Video, Audio to 4 zones with total control and simplicity.
Usage Precautions:
•The PS-5008 4K Home Distribution kit should be installed in a clean and dust free
environment.
•Ensure that all plugs, power cords and sockets are in good condition without signs
of damage.
•All devices should be connected before power on.
3.2 Connection Diagram
VCR
STB
DVD
TPHD-BYE-R
MatrixSwitcher
IR Emitter
IR Emitter
AVR Amplifier
Laptop
HDTV
HDTV
PC
Speaker
Speake
r

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3.3 Connection Procedure
1) Connect HDMI sources (e.g. DVD) to HDMI input ports of the Matrix Switcher via
good quality HDMI cables.
2) Connect the Pre-Installed CAT5e/CAT 6 cable infrastructure to Matrix Switcher
and HDBaseT receivers（TPHD-BYE-R）via good quality patch leads.
3) Connect HDTV to HDMI output port via HDMI cable.
4) Plug in an HDMI cable in to each of TPHD-BYE-R and connect to the local display
[HDTV].
5) Connect AVR amplifier to SPDIF output port or via the Toslink optic fibre cable.
6) Connect speaker to L&R (RCA) output port via audio cable.
7) Plug the IR Receivers 3.5mm jack into the IR IN sockets on TPHD-BYE-Rs and
plug in the IR Emitters to the IR OUT sockets (1~4) on Matrix Switcher to make up
as IR Matrix.
8) Plug the phoenix connector in to the RS232 socket on the matrix, this will enable
the Matrix Switcher to be controlled via a PC.
9) Plug in a Patch lead from the router in to the Ethernet port on Matrix Switcher to
control Matrix Switcher by TCP/IP protocol.
10) Plug in the Power supply adapter 24V DC and tighten to secure. Once all
components have been connected and the installation is completed, switch on the
mains supply at the socket.
Note:
•Connect HDBT ports of Matrix Switcher and far-end TPHD-BYE-R with straight-
through cable.
•IR receivers connected to IR IN should be with carrier. If not, send
command %0900. or %0901.to activate native carrier mode or force carrier mode in
the IR matrix launched between Matrix Switcher and far-end TPHD-BYE-R.

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3.4 Connection with HDBaseT Receiver
The Matrix Switcher has 3 HDBaseT outputs which support PoC technology. Plug in the
4 RJ45 patch leads in to the HDBT outputs and connect to the pre-installed
infrastructure. Connect the TPHD-BYE-R HDBaseT Receivers to the pre-installed
cabling via additional patch leads. Plug the power supply in to the power socket on the
matrix, the TPHD-BYE-R will be powered by the Matrix Switcher.
PoC
DC 24V
TPHD-BYE-R(PoC
)

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4. System Operations
4.1 IR Control
IR Remote
Connect an IR receiver to the IR EYE port of the Matrix Switcher, users can control it
through the included IR remote. Here is a brief introduction to the IR remote.
①
Standby button, press it to enter/ exit standby mode.
②INPUTS:
Input channel selection buttons, range from 1~4,
corresponding IR signal switched synchronously when
switching input channels.
③OUTPUTS:
Output channel selection buttons.
④Menu buttons: ALL, EDID, CLEAR and ENTER.
•ALL: Select all outputs.
•EDID management button: Enable input port to
manually capture and learn the EDID data of
output devices.
•CLEAR: Withdraw an operation like switching
output channel, learning EDID data before it
comes into effect. Meanwhile, the matrix will
return to the previous status.
•ENTER: Confirm operation.

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1) To convert one input to an output:
Example: Input 1 to Output 3
•Press INPUTS 1 + OUTPUTS 3 + ENTER
NOTE:
Default status, on first boot up this matrix assigns the IR outputs to the
corresponding HDMI input, meaning, IR out 1 is directly associated to HDMI
input 1 and so on. When you switch an HDMI input to a different output, the
corresponding IR OUT will be switched synchronously to allow the IR
commands to be sent from the select zone back through the Matrix
Switcher to the source.
2) To convert an input to several outputs:
Example: Convert Input 2 to Output 3 and 4
•Press INPUTS 2 + OUTPUTS 3 + OUTPUTS 4 + ENTER
3) To convert an input to all outputs:
Example: Input 1 to all Outputs
•Press INPUTS 1 + ALL + ENTER
By using IR & HDBaseT transmission technology, the PS-5008 KIT has some functions
as follows:
1) Control far-end output device from local.
2) Control local input/output device remotely.
3) Control the Matrix Switcher locally/remotely.
Force Carrier
a) Only if the IR receiver connected to HDBaseT receiver is with IR carrier, can the
received IR signal be transferred to IR OUT port of the Matrix Switcher.
b) Only if the IR receiver connected to the Matrix Switcher is with IR carrier, can the
received IR signal be transferred to IR OUT port of the Matrix Switcher.
If the IR receiver connected to HDBaseT receiver or the Matrix Switcher is without
an IR carrier signal, send the command “%0901.” to enter infrared carrier enforcing
mode, and then IR signal can be transferred to IR OUT port.

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Control Far-end Device locally
Connect an IR receiver with IR carrier to the IR IN port of the Matrix Switcher; users
can control far-end output displayer via its IR remote from local.
In that case, the IR signal is transferred via twisted pair. Only the corresponding IR
OUT port can emit control signals to the remote display.
See the figure below:
Control far-end device from Local
Note: The IR receiver connected to IR IN must be with IR carrier.
Control Local Device Remotely
Connect IR receiver(s) to IR IN on far-end HDBT receiver(s), and IR Emitter(s) to IR
OUT port of the switcher, and use the IR Remote of local source to control the device
remotely.
•1 to 1:
Connect an IR receiver to IR IN on far-end HDBT receiver, and an IR Emitter to IR
OUT port of the switcher. Use the IR Remote of local source to control the device
remotely. See below:
DVD
IR Remote
HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 1-HDBT
IR OUT
IR EYE
2-HDBT 4-SPDIF4-HDM I
3-HDBT L R
4 DC 24VTCP/IP
RxTx
RS232
POWERCONTROLIR IN OUTPUTSINPUTS
1 2 3
41 2 3
HDMI 1
HDTV
TPHD-BYE-R
HDTV
IR IN IR O UTHDMI OU T
TP IN
LIN K HDCP
IR Emitter

Note: Send command “%0901.” to enter infrared carrier enforcing mode if the IR
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Control local device from remote
Receiver connected to IR IN of the receiver is not with carrier.
•Multiple to Multiple: (IR Matrix)
The 4 “IR OUT” ports and the 3 “IR IN” ports on the far-end receivers make up a
4x3 IR matrix. See as below:
IR Matrix
The IR signal is sent by IR remote, then it is transferred to HDBaseT receiver, then to
corresponding zone of the matrix through the twisted pair, finally it is transferred to IR
OUT port and received by controlled device.
IR Emitter
DVD
HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 1-HDB T
IR OUT
IR EYE
2-HDB T 4-SPDIF4-HDM I3-HDB T L R
4 DC 24VTCP/IP
RxTx
RS232
POWERCONTROLIR IN OUTPUTSINPUTS
1 2 3
41 2 3
HDMI 1
HDTV
IR Remote
TPHD-BYE-R
HDTV
IR IN IR O UTHDMI OU T
TP IN
LIN K HDCP
IR Emitter
DVD
1 2 3 4
HDTV
HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 1-HDBT
IR OUT
IR EYE
2-HDBT 4- SPDIF4-HDMI3-HDBT L R
4 DC 24VTCP/IP
RxTx
RS232
POWERCONTROLIR IN OUTPUTSINPUTS
1 2 3
41 2 3
HDMI 1
TPHD-BYE-R 1
HDTV
IR IN IR OU THD MI OU T
TP IN
LIN K HDCP
TPHD-BYE-R 2
HDTV
IR IN IR OU THD MI OU T
TP IN
LIN K HDCP
TPHD-BYE-R 3
HDTV
IR IN IR OU THD MI OU T
TP IN
LIN K HDCP

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Switching Operation:
Sending command (reference to 4.2 RS232 Control): [x1]R[x2].
x1: Corresponding to the 4 IR OUT ports of the Matrix Switcher, the IR transmitter
connected to this port can be placed at IR receiving area of output device or the
Matrix Switcher itself.
x2: Corresponding to the zone (receive IR signal from HDBaseT receiver with IR IN
port connects with IR receiver) number of
Example: Send command “3R2.” to transfer IR signal received from zone 2 to IR
the Matrix Switcher.
•
OUT port 3.
4.2 RS232 Control
RS232 connection
Except the front control panel, the Matrix Switcher can be controlled by far-end
control system through the RS232 communication port. This RS232 communication
port is a 3-pin phoenix connector. User can use the RS232 cable (Phoenix to 9-pin
D-Sub) to connect the RS232 port to PC, see as below:
Installation/uninstallation of RS232 Control Software
•Installation Copy the control software file to the computer connected with the
Matrix Switcher.
•Uninstallation Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path.
Basic Settings
Firstly, connect the Matrix Switcher with an input device and an output device. Then,
connect it with a computer which is installed with RS232 control software. Double-click
the software icon to run this software.
Here we take the software CommWatch.exe as example. The icon is showed as
below:
PC
HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 1-HDBT
IR OUT
IR EYE
2-HDBT 4-SPDIF4-HDMI3-HDBT L R
4 DC 24VTCP/IP
RxTx
RS232
POWERCONTROLIR IN OUTPUTSINPUTS
1 2 3
41 2 3
HDMI 1

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The interface of the control software is showed as below:
Please set the parameters of COM number, baud rate, data bit, stop bit and the parity
bit correctly, only then will you be able to send command in Command Sending Area.
RS232 Communication Commands
Note:
1) Please disconnect all the twisted pairs before sending command EDIDUpgrade[X].
In above commands, “[”and “]” are symbols for easy reading and do not need to be
Please remember to end the commands with the ending symbols “.” and “;”.
2)
typed in actual operation.
3)
Monitoring area, indicates
whether the command
sent works.
Command Sending area
Parameter Configuration area

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4) Type the command carefully, it is case-sensitive.
Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none
Command Function
Feedback
Example
System Commands
/*Type; Inquire the models information. PS-5008 KIT
/%Lock;
Lock the front panel buttons on the
Matrix.
System Locked!
/%Unlock; Unlock the front panel buttons on the
Matrix.
System Unlock!
/^Version; Inquire the version of firmware VX.X.X
Demo.
Switch to the “demo” mode, convert
input and output in turn like1B1,
1B2, …4B3,4B4,1B1…and so on. The
switching interval is 2 seconds.
Demo Mode
AV:01->01
IR:01->01
AV:01->02
IR:01->02
……
AV:04->04
IR:04->04
……
Operation Commands
[x]All.
Transfer signals from the input channel
[x] to all output channels
X To All. (X=01~04)
All#.
Transfer all input signals to the
corresponding output channels
respectively like 1->1, 2->2...
All Through.
All$. Switch off all the output channels. All Closed.
[x]#.
Transfer signals from the input channel
[x] to the output channel [x].
XThrough.
(X=01~04)
[x]$. Switch off the output channel [x].
X Closed.
(X=01~04)
[x]@.
Switch on the output channel [x].
X Open. (X=01~04)
All@. Switch on all output channels. All Open.
[x1]V[x2].
Transfer the AV signal from the input
channel [x1] to one or several output
channels ([x2], separate output
AV: X1-> X2
(X1/X2=01~04)